Lifting Operations Appointed Person
Babcock International Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Helensburgh • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £46,925 - £53,508 per year
About the role
- Develop and approve lift plans, method statements and risk assessments.
- Ensure all lifting operations meet LOLER and BS7121 standards.
- Brief and supervise Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel involved in lifting activities.
- Support the Lifting Operations Manager in meeting operational KPIs.
- Mentor team members and contribute to maintaining a robust skills matrix.
Requirements
- Essential experience of the Lifting Operations Appointed Person
- Strong knowledge of LOLER, BS7121 and lifting‑related regulations.
- Experience supporting lifting operations within waterfront, industrial or maintenance environments.
- Understanding of operating procedures within highly regulated or safety‑critical facilities.
- Proven capability in developing safe systems of work.
- Background in risk assessment and operational compliance.
- Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) accredited training.
- A recognised health and safety qualification such as CITB Health and Safety Awareness, IOSH Working Safely, IOSH Safety Health and Environment for Construction Workers, or equivalent.
- Working at Height Awareness training.
- Additional lifting, plant, or safety‑related qualifications - Desirable
- Experience in defence, nuclear or heavy engineering environments - Desirable.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
- Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
- ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
lifting operationsrisk assessmentsafe systems of workoperational compliancemethod statementslift plans
Soft Skills
mentoringsupervisionteam contribution
Certifications
Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) accreditationCITB Health and Safety AwarenessIOSH Working SafelyIOSH Safety Health and Environment for Construction WorkersWorking at Height Awareness training